Jar labels

[jnewport]

I have been reading many posts here and other sites and I get different requirements for candle jar labels. I thought weight does not have to be on the label, but if it is then it must be net weight. Can someone tell me what the requirements are on them? Thank you

[Stella1952]

Here's more than you ever wanted to know about labeling & packaging! *faint*

Sample labels from the NCA... including the new graphics to use on the labels...

http://www.candles.org/safety_label.html

Here's a link to the text of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (which includes candles) from the Federal Trade Commission website :

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fplajump.shtm

"

• Basic Requirements: The FPLA requires each package of household "consumer commodities" that is included in the coverage of the FPLA to bear a label on which there is:
  
  • a statement identifying the commodity, e.g., detergent, sponges, etc.;
    
  • the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;
    
  • and the net quantity of contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count (measurement must be in both metric and inch/pound units).
    

  [*]Purpose of the Act: The FPLA is designed to facilitate value comparisons and to prevent unfair or deceptive packaging and labeling of many household "consumer commodities."

  [*]FDA: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) administers the FPLA with respect to foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. The FTC administers the FPLA with respect to other "consumer commodities" that are consumed or expended in the household."

The ASTM Standards pertaining to candles can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page...

http://www.candles.org/industry.html

It would be good for candle & personal care products manufacturers to review the Federal Trade Commission's "Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims" since many people ignore these standards...

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/grnrule/guides980427.htm

Use of the term "organic" is regulated by the USDA and many companies are being "busted" by legitimate organic producers/manufacturers for misrepresenting the standard for using this term on labels and marketing materials...

[jnewport]

Wow, that's alot of info. Thank you